"Did You Investigate?" "No.": Defense Rips Officer Who Found Shell Casings

Tampa Police Officer Brian Godcharles responded at 4:40 AM and found critical evidence at the south entrance—exactly where the State claims surveillance vehicle operated. Shell casings. Vehicle collision debris. Proof someone was positioned there. But defense exposed what Godcharles didn't do: investigate. He secured scene two hours and left. The State needed Godcharles to establish two separate crime scenes—north entrance where Foolio was shot, south entrance where surveillance team waited. Physical evidence at both locations supports coordination theory. Godcharles found plastic debris from vehicle collision and shell casings at south entrance, radioed other officers. Defense attorney John Malcolm minimized his role. On scene two hours? "Yes." Investigation after 6:30 AM? "I don't believe so." Take photos? "No." Collect evidence? "I located it, crime scene technician collects." Speak to Detective Ramos? "I don't believe I did." This sets up defense attack on investigation quality. Godcharles was patrol officer who responded, found evidence, secured perimeter, handed off to detectives. Foundation witness—establishing physical evidence existed at multiple locations. But he didn't investigate connections or follow up. Defense will argue rushed assumptions and incomplete investigation led to charging wrong person. Godcharles entered southeast entrance, saw police vehicle, got out with flashlight, found plastic pieces from fender bender. There less than three minutes before called to north side main scene. Later returned south, located shell casings, reported over radio. Remained holding perimeter until dayshift units relieved him 6:30 AM. ⏰ KEY MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO 00:39 - Officer Godcharles sworn in, Tampa PD patrol almost three years 02:33 - Responded shooting call June 23, 2024 McKinley/Fowler hotel 04:58 - Entered southeast entrance 4:40 AM, dark, saw police vehicle 06:17 - Found plastic debris consistent with vehicle collision 18:35 - Returned south entrance, located shell casings, reported over radio 27:23 - Left scene 6:30 AM after detectives arrived 28:35 - Cross: Two hours on scene? "Yes." 30:05 - Collect evidence? "Located it, technician collects." Photos? "No." 31:18 - Investigation after 6:30? "I don't believe so." Speak to Ramos? "No." 📺 ESSENTIAL RELATED VIDEOS Officer Fusco: Girlfriend Drove Wrong Way -    • "He's Been Shot!": Officer Recounts Girlfr...   Why Watch: USF officer describes scene still smoking Shooting Survivor Kamia Bentley -    • Shot Survivor: 'I Was Looking Down At My P...   Why Watch: Innocent victim proves presence doesn't equal conspiracy Gino Norris Shot With Foolio -    • Julio Foolio's Friend ADMITS He Was "Cool"...   Why Watch: Victim admits being cool with alleged mastermind 📖 JUSTICE BREAKDOWN REPORT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e... 🔗 CASE PLAYLISTS ► Full Trial Live Broadcasts:    • LIVE BROADCAST: JULIO FOOLIO MURDER TRIAL ...   ► No Breaks Edition:    • NO BREAKS EDITION: JULIO FOOLIO MURDER TRI...   ► Trial Analysis Podcast:    • TRIAL PODCAST: JULIO FOOLIO MURDER TRIAL -...   ► Key Moments Playlist:    • KEY CLIPS AND MOMENTS: JULIO FOOLIO MURDER...   ► Subscribe:    / @justiceisaprocess   #JulioFoolioTrial #AliciaAndrews #CrimeScene ⚖️ FAIR USE & EDUCATIONAL MISSION This content is produced under Fair Use (17 U.S.C. § 107) for news reporting, criticism, and educational purposes. We provide transformative commentary on public court proceedings, advancing public understanding of the judicial process through detailed analysis, timestamps, and educational context. --- This work continues the legacy of Steven M. Askin (1948-2024), criminal defense attorney and due process advocate. Steven dedicated his life to protecting constitutional rights and training others to demand accountability from the legal system. He was criminally convicted in 2010 for teaching people their rights from a coffee shop in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Every video we produce honors his fight. Every viewer we educate continues his mission. Justice Is A Process